Fodor's Expert Review Casa Hintze Ribeiro

If you want an easy stroll to the major sights of Porta Delgada, you can’t do better than this cozy boutique hotel on one of the town’s most charming pedestrian streets; as a bonus, the friendly staff is eager to help with recommendations on what not to miss. Good-sized rooms with hardwood floors are decorated with basket-woven chairs and a carpet showcasing writings from the Azorean-born poets Natália Correia and Antero de Quental; some also feature inviting outdoor spaces for lounging. A small gym is available to guests, along with a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool tub, and there are two compact outdoor pools, one for adults and one for kids.